There's no shortage of ideas for addressing these obstacles! Here's an overview of some active and future propositions, as well as some inspiration from elsewhere.
Ongoing Solutions
Where can I recycle in Corfu? / Πού μπορώ να ανακυκλώσω στην Κέρκυρα;
Holidays in Arillas and Corfu - Green Corfu
Where can I recycle in Corfu? / Πού μπορώ να ανακυκλώσω στην Κέρκυρα;
Let's do this Corfu! ας δράσουμε Κερκυρα!
Objective 1: Stimulate Recycling on Corfu
Objective 2: Increase Recycling Capacity on Corfu
Objective 3: Reduce Waste Generation on Corfu
Proposed Solutions
Objective 1: Stimulate Recycling on Corfu
Obstacle: People don't trust the system.
- Recycling workshops for kids
- Make introductions & facilitate collaboration
- Install more recycling bins
- Cocreate systems for responsibility and accountability
Obstacle: Many individuals & businesses who want to recycle don't know how.
- Awareness & education campaigns
- Recycling workshops for businesses
- Help tourism businesses promote recycling
Objective 2: Increase Recycling Capacity on Corfu
Obstacle: The existing commercial recycling system is not enough.
- Make kits and workshops to help people create new community sorting centers
- Partner with existing recyclers to increase capacity
- Use solid waste to generate energy
Obstacle: Current municipal law has created bottlenecks.
- Facilitate direct collaboration between key stakeholders
- Write letters and petitions
Objective 3: Reduce Waste Generation on Corfu
Obstacle: Imported goods (e.g. tomatoes) are often cheaper than local goods.
- Boost demand for local goods via collective purchasing
Obstacle: Packaged goods are convenient and easy to buy.
Follow-Up Research
Here are some things we didn't get to in this study, so we have some important gaps in our data. Because of that, here are some possible next steps to fill the gaps:
- Research where the boost in recycling actually comes from.